Research is the ideal text for instructors seeking a flexible, goal-oriented approach to research-based writing, using two student papers in progress to illustrate the research process step by step.

Unlike comparable books, Research introduces two sample student research papers in the second chapter, giving students a clear idea of their final goal as they progress through each step of the research and writing process. While covering all the basic research conventions, the book places a unique emphasis on the actual purpose behind the conventions, helping students develop research skills useful across the curriculum. This book is equally effective as a classroom text and as a reference tool for student researchers.